OBSERVE, ANALYZE REFLECT

Activity 6.1 Observing Classroom Management and Routines

Resource Teacher: ______________ Teacher’s Signature___________ School: _____________

Grade/Year Level: ______________ Subject Area: ________________ Date: ______________

OBSERVE
Observe the classroom routines of the Resources Teacher by accomplishing the given checklist.

CHECKLIST ON CLASSROOM ROUTINES

Check Yes ( P ) if observed and ( O ) if not observed.

CLASSROOM ROUTINES OBSERVED (P) NOT OBSERVED (O)
1. Movement into the classroom.
2. Transition is the classroom activities
3. Movement out of the classroom
4. Use of lavatories/ comfort room/ wash rooms
5. Passing of papers
6. Passing of books
7. Working with pairs/ groups
8. Tardy students
9. Absent students
10. Submission/ Collection of materials
11. Submission of projects
12. Asking questions during lessons
13. Asking for assistance
14. Joining classroom activities
15. Lining up
16. Walking in line
17. Fire drill/ emergencies
18. Movement between activities
19. Use of classroom supplies
20. Checking of assignments
Others, please specify.
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ANALYZE
 Analyze the routines set by the Resource Teacher by answering the following questions.

1. Were the routines effective in ensuring discipline and order in the class? Why? Why not?

2. Which of those routines were systematic and consistently implemented?

REFLECT

Reflect on the various routines observed.

1. Which of the routines will you most likely apply in your class? Why? Why not?

Activity 6.2 Listing Down Classroom Rules

Resource Teacher: ______________ Teacher’s Signature___________ School: _____________
Grade/Year Level: ______________ Subject Area: ________________ Date: ______________

OBSERVE

Observe a class and list down the classroom rules formulated by the Resource Teacher. Cite the
importance of these rules.

Classroom rules are imperative and must be reinforced for learners’ safety and security. Rules also
teach discipline and self-control. Rules eliminate stress and will provide a more pleasant, secured and non-
threatening environment. Rules ensure the students’ engagement and focus in their classroom activities.

Classroom Rules Importance

1. E.g. Read directions well. - Ensures less error in answering the activity.

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ANALYZE
1. Analyze each given rule. What circumstances led to the formulation of the rule?

2. Are the class rules really important?

REFLECT
 Reflect on the various classroom rules set by the Resource Teacher. Will you have the same rules? If
not, what rules are you going to employ? Explain your answer.

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SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

Take some snapshots of the classroom routines employed by the Resource Teacher which are worth
emulating. Tell something about the pictures.

EVALUATE Performances Task

Evaluate Your Work Task Field Study 1, Episode 6 - Classroom Management and Classroom Routines
Learning Outcomes: Identify the classroom routines set by the teacher; and Observe how the students execute the various classroom routines.

Name of FS Student __________________________________________________ Date Submitted: ______________________

Year & Section: ________________________________ Course: __________________________________________________

Learning Episode Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Needs Improvement

4 3 2 1
Accomplished All observation One (1) to two (2) Three (3) Four (4) or more
Observation Sheet questions/task observation observation observation
completely answered/ questions/ task not questions/task not questions/ task not
accomplished. answered answered/ answered/
accomplished. accomplished. accomplished.
Analysis All questions were All questions were Questions were not Four (4) or more
answered completely; answered completely; answered observation questions
answers are with answers are clearly completely; answers were not answered;
depth and are connected to are not clearly answers not
thoroughly grounded theories; grammar connected to connected to
on theories; grammar and spelling are free theories; one (1) to theories; more than
and spelling are free from error. three (3) four (4) grammatical//
from error. grammatical/spelling spelling errors.
errors.
Reflection Profound and clear; Clear but lacks depth Not so clear and Unclear and shallow;
supported by what supported by what shallow; somewhat rarely supported by
were observed and were observed and supported by what what were observed
analyze. analyze. were observed and and analyze.
analyze.
Learning Artifacts Portfolio is reflected Portfolio is reflected Portfolio is not Portfolio is not
on in the context of on in the context of reflected on in the reflected on in the
the learning the learning context learning context of the
outcomes; Complete, outcomes. Complete; outcomes. learning outcomes;
well-organized, highly well organized, very Complete; not not complete; not
relevant to the relevant to the organized. Relevant organized, not
learning outcome. learning outcomes. to the learning relevant.
outcome.
Submission Submitted before the Submitted on the Submitted a day Submitted two (2)
deadline. deadline. after the deadline. days or more after
the deadline.
COMMENT/S Rating:
(Based on
Over-all Score Transmutation)

TRANSMUTATION OF SCORE TO GRADE/RATING

Score 20 19-18 17 16 15 14 13-12 11 10 9-8 7-below
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.5 5.00
99 96 93 90 87 84 81 78 75 72 71-below

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LINK Theory to Practice

1. What term applies to the established ways of managing a classroom into a more organized and
systematic structure?
A. Classroom routine
B. Positive discipline
C. Classroom discipline
D. Classroom management

2. When is the best time to establish classroom routines?

A. At the start of the year
B. At the end of the class
C. At the start of the activity
D. At the start of class discussion

3. What is the primary reason for the establishment of classroom routines?

A. To ensure order
B. To eliminate stress
C. To be fair at all times
D. To control the class

4. To ensure order in the transition activities, what must be done?

A. Assign a leader
B. Post the rules
C. Let students work in groups
D. Set the rules before the activity

5. What routine must be set to guarantee the safety of the students?

A. Assign a leader
B. Let them work in pairs
C. Let them work individually
D. Set the do’s and dont’s in every activity.